India-bound BMW X2 breaks cover ahead of LA Motor Show

The new BMW X2 is expected to be launched in the international markets in the first quarter of 2018 while its India launch will be scheduled after that. In the Indian market, the crossover-style SUV will compete with the likes of the Range Rover Evoque.Naveen Soni | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | October 26, 2017, 14:30 IST

BMW has revealed its new X2 SUV ahead of its public debut at the Los Angeles motor show in November-end. Positioned between the entry-level X1 and the larger X3 models, it is the sixth SUV in BMW's global fleet and will be followed by a new flagship model X7 in near future.

The new BMW X2 is expected to be launched in the international markets in the first quarter of 2018 while its India launch will be scheduled after that. In the Indian market, the crossover-style SUV will compete with the likes of the Range Rover Evoque.

The BMW X2 shares the UKL platform with the second-gen X1 and has the same wheelbase but is two centimetres shorter and more than seven centimetres lower. The SUV's exterior design combines the low-slung proportions of a coupé with the signature elements of a BMW X model.

The kidney grille has always been an identifying feature of a BMW, however, its outline is wider on the X2 and the high-gloss black grille further provides a sharp contrast with the chrome surround.

The petrol engine is offered with front-wheel drive (FWD) while both the diesel options come with an all-wheel drive (AWD) layout.

Full-LED headlights are standard and come with detailing like the 3D Icon LED daytime driving light and laser engraving. The wheels in sizes are available up to 20-inch, and there are ten other rim designs available as an option, besides the standard v-spoke design.

The interior of the BMW X2 also shares a lot of elements with the X1, such as the instrument panel and the multifunction steering wheel.

The cabin has been claimed to be driver-focused, with optional features including the 8.8-inch touchscreen iDrive display and a heads-up display are optional extras.

The five-seater SUV offers a luggage carrying capacity of 470-litre which can be further expanded with the 40:20:40 split folding rear seats.

The interior of the BMW X2 also shares a lot of elements with the X1, such as the instrument panel and the multifunction steering wheel.

The new BMW X2 has been introduced with options of three turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains including a 190PS, 2.0-litre petrol with seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, a 190PS, 2.0-litre diesel with eight-speed automatic and a range-topping 231PS, 2.0-litre diesel with the eight-speed transmission.

The petrol engine is offered with front-wheel drive (FWD) while both the diesel options come with an all-wheel drive (AWD) layout.

In the international market, the BMW X2 has been offered in three trim levels – Basic, M Sport and M Sport X -- starting at £33,980 (around Rs 29.17 lakh). However, there is no word on how many variants will arrive in the Indian market.